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Nutrients. By: Rhys. Carbohydrates. Main source of energy Two main types simple (sugars) complex (starches) Should make up 60% of diet Foods: Breads, rice, pasta, vegetables and fruits etc. Fats. Important for diet Two types Saturated fats Trans fat - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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NutrientsBy: Rhys
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Carbohydrates
• Main source of energy• Two main types • simple (sugars)• complex (starches)• Should make up 60% of diet• Foods:• Breads, rice, pasta, vegetables and fruits etc...
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Fats
• Important for diet• Two types• Saturated fats• Trans fat • Should make up 30% - 35% of diet• Foods that have it:• Peanuts, meat, butter, milk, and cheese
etc…
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Protein
• Builds up, maintains, and replaces tissues in your body
• Two types -Egg protein -Whey protein • 40-70 grams per day• Foods that have it: beef, fish, eggs, dairy
products, nuts, and legumes etc…
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Fibre
• Helps body to flush toxins• Types:-soluble -insoluble• Average Canadian takes 14 grams day • Foods that have it: vegetables, fruits, beans
and almonds etc…
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Vitamins
• Body needs them to work properly• Types:-Vitamin D helps bones.-Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night.-Vitamin C helps your body heal -Vitamins makes protein and energy• Food that have it:• - oranges, carrots, milk, leafy green vegetables
etc…
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Minerals (dietary)
• Body needs it for body processes and developments• Examples: calcium, iron, sodium, zinc etc… • Helps body grow, develop, and stay healthy• Strengthen immune system and increase
metabolism• Minerals that body needs everyday:• Calcium, iron, manganese, phosphate, molybdenum
etc..• Minerals should be small and essential quantities
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Water
• Keep your metabolism working properly• Body is made up of mostly of water- 85% brain, 80% blood and 70% muscles is
water • Drink 8-9 cups a day• Need water to survive• Helps regulate body temperature
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Bibliography
• http://kitchenzones.com/nutrition/mineral/How-Many-Vitamins-And-Minerals-Do-I-Need-Daily.html
• http://www.thefoodchart.com/dietary-minerals.php
• http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/protein.html
• http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber.html
• http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html
• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002468.htm
• http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html
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The End !!!
By: Rhys
Thank you for watching